Application of Size Optimization on Steel Wheel Rim

2013 ◽  
Vol 315 ◽  
pp. 309-314 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohd Nizam Ahmad ◽  
Wan Mansor Wan Muhamad
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Optimum Design ◽  
Size Optimization ◽  
Optimum Size ◽  
Structural Element ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Steel Wheel ◽  
Wheel Rim ◽  
Cad Modelling

Structural optimization was important nowadays in getting the optimum design and usage of the material use, where size optimization is part of it. This research is focusing on the application of size optimization on steel wheel rim. Existing steel wheel rim dimension was measured and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) was done to get actual dimension and mechanical properties (stresses), as baseline data. CAD modelling on steel wheel rim was done using Pro-Engineer/Creo 1.0. One structural element was selected to be optimized. Then optimization program was generated using MAPLE to get optimum value (size). Steel wheel rim will be re-modelled with optimum size to get optimum design. FEA was done again on optimized steel wheel rim to compare with actual steel wheel rim data. Optimized steel wheel rim was showing better in mechanical stress with optimum size (minimize the weight and volume).

The Optimum Design of Composite Laminated Plate Based on Spline Finite Element Analysis

2011 ◽  
Vol 138-139 ◽  
pp. 199-209
Author(s):  
Feng Xiang You ◽  
Fei Zhang ◽  
Buo Lei Zuo
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Optimum Design ◽  
Laminated Plates ◽  
Laminated Plate ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Array Type ◽  
Composite Laminated Plate ◽  
Spline Finite Element

Geometrical parameters of composite laminated plates in engineering structure tend to have stochastic properties. It would be very significant on how to study the random parameter laminated plates, and the parameters optimization analysis of mechanical properties, influencing on the correctly-estimated reliability of structure design. Based on the classical theory advocated by Kirchhoff, which indicates that with spline finite element method, cubic b-spline function constitutes the spline to antisymmetry multi-layer angle laid against laminated plates on the three independent displacement and the interpolation which can deduce composite laminated plate stiffness matrix, quality array type, the damping array type, and the dynamic equations of laminates is derived by Lagrange equation and a characteristic equation established by Rayleigh-Ritz theory. On the basis of Kirchhoff hypothesis, the laminated plates mechanics characteristic analysis with spline collocation method can lead to the resolution of the structural displacement, and dynamic response of velocity and acceleration, further to comparing with Newmark method. As to laminated plates of nonlinear bending, its mechanical properties will be under siscussion. The optimum design of of laying layer of composite laminated plate horn based on the spline finite element analysis will be conducted. The numerical column verifies the effectiveness of the proposed algorithm.

Finite Element Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Beams with Exterior FRP Shell

2011 ◽  
Vol 243-249 ◽  
pp. 1461-1465
Author(s):  
Chuan Min Zhang ◽  
Chao He Chen ◽  
Ye Fan Chen
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Concrete Beams ◽  
Reinforced Concrete Beams ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Contact Interface ◽  
Accurate Calculation ◽  
Element Analysis

The paper makes an analysis of the reinforced concrete beams with exterior FRP Shell in Finite Element, and compares it with the test results. The results show that, by means of this model, mechanical properties of reinforced concrete beams with exterior FRP shell can be predicted better. However, the larger the load, the larger deviation between calculated values and test values. Hence, if more accurate calculation is required, issues of contact interface between the reinforced concrete beams and the FRP shell should be taken into consideration.

ANSYS Simply Supported Deep Beams Based on the Study of Mechanical Properties

2013 ◽  
Vol 351-352 ◽  
pp. 782-785
Author(s):  
Yong Bing Liu ◽  
Xiao Zhong Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Mechanical Model ◽  
Work Performance ◽  
Deep Beam ◽  
Analysis Software ◽  
Deep Beams ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Simply Supported ◽  
Force Characteristics

Established the mechanical model of simply supported deep beam, calculation and analysis of simple supported deep beams by using finite element analysis software ANSYS, simulated the force characteristics and work performance of the deep beam. Provides the reference for the design and construction of deep beams.

The equivalent method of double V-wing honeycombs on the in-plane dynamic impact

2021 ◽  
pp. 073168442199086
Author(s):  
Yunfei Qu ◽  
Dian Wang ◽  
Hongye Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Elastic Modulus ◽  
Energy Absorption ◽  
Width Ratio ◽  
Size Factor ◽  
Dynamic Impact ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Equivalent Method

The double V-wing honeycomb can be applied in many fields because of its lower mass and higher performance. In this study, the volume, in-plane elastic modulus and unit cell area of the double V-wing honeycomb were analytically derived, which became parts of the theoretical basis of the novel equivalent method. Based on mass, plateau load, in-plane elastic modulus, compression strain and energy absorption of the double V-wing honeycomb, a novel equivalent method mapping relationship between the thickness–width ratio and the basic parameters was established. The various size factor of the equivalent honeycomb model was denoted as n and constructed by the explicit finite element analysis method. The mechanical properties and energy absorption performance for equivalent honeycombs were investigated and compared with hexagonal honeycombs under dynamic impact. Numerical results showed a well coincidence for each honeycomb under dynamic impact before 0.009 s. Honeycombs with the same thickness–width ratio had similar mechanical properties and energy absorption characteristics. The equivalent method was verified by theoretical analysis, finite element analysis and experimental testing. Equivalent honeycombs exceeded the initial honeycomb in performance efficiency. Improvement of performance and weight loss reached 173.9% and 13.3% to the initial honeycomb. The double V-wing honeycomb possessed stronger impact resistance and better load-bearing capacity than the hexagonal honeycomb under impact in this study. The equivalent method could be applied to select the optimum honeycomb based on requirements and improve the efficiency of the double V-wing honeycomb.

Evaluation of the mechanical properties of SS-316L thin foils by small punch testing and finite element analysis

2015 ◽  
Vol 83 ◽  
pp. 75-84 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Haroush ◽  
E. Priel ◽  
D. Moreno ◽  
A. Busiba ◽  
I. Silverman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Small Punch ◽  
Thin Foils

Structural Optimization Design of MR Fluid Clutch

2007 ◽  
Vol 546-549 ◽  
pp. 1673-1676 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei Jia Meng ◽  
Zhan Wen Huang ◽  
Yan Ju Liu ◽  
Xiao Rong Wu ◽  
Yi Sun
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Field ◽  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Optimization Design ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Mr Fluids ◽  
Magneto Rheological ◽  
Ferromagnetic Fluids ◽  
Ferromagnetic Particles

Magnetorheological (MR) fluids are suspensions of micron sized ferromagnetic particles dispersed in varying proportions of a variety of non-ferromagnetic fluids. MR fluids exhibit rapid, reversible and significant changes in their rheological (mechanical) properties while subjected to an external magnetic field. In this paper, a double-plate magneto-rheological fluid (MRF) clutch with controllable torque output have been designed. Electromagnetic finite element analysis is used to optimize the design of the clutch by using the commercial FEA software ANSYS.

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